The Benton County Spelling Bee was held on Friday, January 12, 2024. Congratulations to each spelling bee contestant! You all did an outstanding job representing the Benton County School District!
Our overall spelling bee champion for the BCSD district-wide competition was Aubrey West, 7th grade student of Hickory Flat Attendance Center.
Our second place winner was 8th grader, Kamryn Butler of Ashland High School.
Third place winner was Liyah Foster, 7th grade student of Ashland High School.
What a fantastic accomplishment!
Thanks to all who came to support these students. Special thanks to Mrs. Zana McBride for being a great pronouncer, and to Mrs. Danita Mattox, Ms. Marcia McCalmon, and Mr. Austin Gafford for being fantastic judges. We also want to thank our spelling bee school sponsors Mrs. Leah Green, Ms. Makyiyha Trammell, and Ms. Jennifer Young, and district coordinator, Mrs. Amanda Ford, for making this event possible. #DifferenceMakers #BeALight
